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______ is the first masterpiece or foundation stone in all British literature.
______ is the first masterpiece or foundation stone in all British literature.
Beowulf
Beowulf is a(n) ______ poem.
Beowulf is a(n) ______ poem.
epic
The story of Beowulf takes place in ______.
The story of Beowulf takes place in ______.
Scandinavia
Which of the following works is considered the first masterpiece in all of British literature?
Which of the following works is considered the first masterpiece in all of British literature?
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What is the genre of Beowulf?
What is the genre of Beowulf?
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What is the historical context of Beowulf?
What is the historical context of Beowulf?
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Who is the author of the quote 'Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.'?
Who is the author of the quote 'Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.'?
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What are the titles of John Milton's most famous works?
What are the titles of John Milton's most famous works?
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What type of poetry is 'The Passionate Shepherd to His Love' by Christopher Marlowe?
What type of poetry is 'The Passionate Shepherd to His Love' by Christopher Marlowe?
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Who wrote the quote 'Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.'?
Who wrote the quote 'Read not to contradict and confute, nor to believe and take for granted, nor to find talk and discourse, but to weigh and consider.'?
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How many lines does a sonnet consist of?
How many lines does a sonnet consist of?
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Which of the following is NOT one of John Milton's famous works?
Which of the following is NOT one of John Milton's famous works?
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Who is the author of the poems 'An Essay on Man' and 'An Essay on...?
Who is the author of the poems 'An Essay on Man' and 'An Essay on...?
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What are the three greatest tragedies written by Christopher Marlowe?
What are the three greatest tragedies written by Christopher Marlowe?
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What theme is commonly found in Carpe diem poetry?
What theme is commonly found in Carpe diem poetry?
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